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Received — 19 October 2026 ⏭ NYT - Top Stories

Man Who Died in ICE Custody in Texas Was Denied Medicine, Daughter Says

19 October 2026 at 22:40
The man had been detained at an immigration center in Laredo, Texas, since June. Immigration officials said he had received proper medical care.

© Jordan Vonderhaar for The New York Times

Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias was found unconscious in his cell in an immigration detention center in Texas, his daughter said.

Trump Rallies Red States Amid Fears About G.O.P. Voter Enthusiasm as Midterms Near

The president’s swing is taking him to states including South Carolina and Kansas that were not seen as competitive just a few months ago.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

With just two weeks to go until the midterms, President Trump’s itinerary reflects how worried the G.O.P. is about its holding onto the House and Senate.

Mahmoud Khalil Appeals to Supreme Court to Halt Deportation

19 October 2026 at 21:31
Mr. Khalil had recently graduated from Columbia when he was arrested by ICE agents and became the face of the Trump administration’s crackdown on pro-Palestinian demonstrations.

© Scott Heins for The New York Times

Mahmoud Khalil speaking in Manhattan last year. His memoir, “No Land to Stand On,” recounts his harrowing experience of being arrested in the lobby of his New York apartment building and held for months in a detention camp in Louisiana.

U.S. Citizen Hospitalized After Being Detained by ICE, His Family Says

19 October 2026 at 19:40
The police in Long Beach, Calif., said they were called by ICE for backup and found a man who was bleeding and handcuffed.

© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

A rally in Los Angeles against Immigration and Customs Enforcement in January.

It’s Sliced Cheese on Bread. And It’s Rocking Copenhagen’s World.

The Danish capital is obsessed with this stripped-down snack, and the city’s top bakeries won’t stop until they’ve perfected it.

Real Copenhageners know to eat a bolle med ost open-faced, instead of closed up like a sandwich.

Trump Campaigns for Republicans as Turmoil Mounts in Washington

Our White House correspondent Tyler Pager traveled with President Trump as he campaigned across the country ahead of the midterms. As the president touted his record, political drama mounted in Washington.

Saudis Aided Family of Engineer Accused of Bugging OpenAI, Prosecutors Say

19 October 2026 at 22:17
Saudi officials paid for his wife and son to fly out of the U.S. and offered to cover his bail, according to court filings. A judge ordered the engineer to remain in custody.

© Aaron Wojack for The New York Times

The San Francisco offices of OpenAI, whose former employee Abdulrahman Alfozan is charged with trying to secretly record conversations.

Republicans Barely Mention Trump in Political Ads Ahead of the Midterms

19 October 2026 at 19:41
Only a small fraction of recent G.O.P. broadcast and streaming ads mention the president, according to a Times analysis of ad data.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

President Trump, seen on a partially covered television screen, during a speech earlier this year.

Saudi Arabia Postpones Its FII Investment Event After Houthi Attacks

19 October 2026 at 18:34
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.

© Fayez Nureldine/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

The opening ceremony of the Future Investment Initiative, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, last year.

Houthi Strikes Kill Dozens in Yemeni Desert Military Camp, Officials Say

The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.

© Social Media, via Reuters

A still from a social media video verified by The New York Times as from Al Alam camp in Shabwa Province, Yemen, after officials said Houthi strikes killed dozens of Yemeni soldiers on Monday.

Supreme Court to Hear New Case on Race and School Admissions

The court’s decision to review an admissions policy for selective middle school programs in Maryland follows its rejection of affirmative action in higher education.

© Alex Kent/The New York Times

In 2023, the Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

Fire at Starlink Center in Lithuania Was Sabotage, Officials Say

19 October 2026 at 16:48
The fire, which did not seriously damage the network, came after similar incidents in Bulgaria and Poland involving the satellite internet provider, a key defense tool for Ukraine’s armed forces.

© Inna Varenytsia/Reuters

Ukrainian soldiers set up a Starlink satellite internet system near Pokrovsk, in eastern Ukraine, last year.

Black Unemployment Hints at a Job Market in Worse Shape Than It Seems

19 October 2026 at 16:25
The Black unemployment rate climbed a percentage point to 7 percent in September, almost double the rate for white workers.

© Karsten Moran for The New York Times

Gena Pemberton has not had a full-time job since July 2025, when her role as chief inclusion and impact officer at Omnicom Health was eliminated.

Trump Golf Course Dispute Sparks Clash Between Judge and DOJ

19 October 2026 at 22:47
Government attorneys sparred with Judge Ana C. Reyes over testimony by several government witnesses about the chain of decisions surrounding East Potomac Golf Links.

© Kenny Holston/The New York Times

The Interior Department cleared hundreds of trees from East Potomac Golf Links last week, apparently in preparation for larger changes.
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